What they're saying about Jim Irsay's arrest

Jim Irsay, the outspoken owner of the Indianapolis Colts, was arrested for driving under the influence and is facing four felony counts in Indiana. While the NFL has reacted to charges against players and coaches, it’s rare for an owner to run into this kind of trouble.

There was a sad inevitability to what happened Sunday night in Carmel. Irsay faces four felony counts after being arrested on preliminary charges of driving under the influence and possession of a controlled substance. For years, Colts insiders have known that Irsay was struggling again with drugs. For years, they fought to get him into rehabilitation. At the very least, they fought to get him a driver in the hopes of keeping away from getting behind the wheel.

It’s the question everyone was asking. Irsay is a billionaire, and should have the means to hire a driver. Why would he drive a car when he was allegedly too impaired to do so?

Jim Irsay inherited his dad's billion-dollar business but would rather risk the lives of everyone on the road than pay for a cab.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell can discipline Irsay in a way he sees fit. Goodell has been tough on players for personal conduct transgressions, though not always consistent. How he deals with Irsay’s arrest will be interesting to watch.

Atlanta Falcons’ player Roddy White is calling for consistency.

I want to see what the NFL does about this Jim Irsay situation if a player loses a game check no matter the amount he should lose a game day